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Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·3)

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Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

17. Kxg2 Nxd6 18. exd6

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — pawn to d6 (+3.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Nxd6, then exd6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #72.

Explore position #72

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